Core body strength is key for so many things; balance, posture and - a particularly popular one - building abs. The plank is probably the first move you think of when you want to do abdominal ...

Want to fire up your core? Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared these 13 plank variations on Instagram (12 plus a bonus exercise!) that target your abs and back. You'll do variations on both ...

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

SMART CORE TRAINING doesn't just target your six-pack muscles. If you want a balanced, strong midsection, you'll need to address other area, too. Chief among them, especially if you want to build a ...

Planks are pretty much the gold standard when it comes to core workouts — especially since most experts agree that we should avoid sit-ups like the plague. While plank variations can get fancy — with ...

Think planking is easy? Give it a try! The initial 10 seconds are okay, but then—your arms tremble, your core screams, and time stands still. Can you hold for 60 seconds? Challenge yourself and burn!

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How often have you dismissed the plank? Sure, it's a simple movement that doesn't stir much excitement ...

I don’t love planks. There I said it. Isometric exercises (or holding one position) are not my thing. I prefer other types of core exercises (hi dead bugs, bicycle crunches, inchworms, or V-ups!) over ...

Make those planks extra challenging with this killer variation from POPSUGAR Fitness. No matter what your workout style, you're bound to come across a plank in your life, and for good reason. The move ...

I don’t mind planks, but one of my problems with a standard plank is that the obliques don’t get hit hard enough for my liking. This side plank alternative is torture on your obliques, shoulders, and ...